Category Archives: Leica Lenses

New third party lenses for Leica L-mount

→ TTartisan released a new 35mm f/1.4 APS-C mirrorless lens for L-mount. Additional information on the lens can be found here. → Venus Optics is coming with a new line of fast f/0.95 full-frame lenses that will be called Argus as I reported back in January. Pictured above is the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 lens […]

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Converted Contax G 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount now available from Funleader

Funleader is now selling converted Contax G 35mm f/2 lenses for Leica M-mount. They also sell the DIY conversion kit if you already own that lens. Funleader is currently offering 5% off for a limited time with coupon code LEICARUMORS. The Contax G 35mm f/2 lens can be purchased on eBay for around $400. Funleader […]

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Announced: Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount

The previously rumored Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced – check pricing and availability (not yet available). Additional information (translated):

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First leaked picture of the upcoming new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens (for Leica M-mount)

Here is the first leaked picture of the upcoming new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens (for Leica M-mount): The official announcement will be on December 8th. The price in Japan is 128,000 yen including tax or around $1,200. Here are the technical specifications:

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New Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens (for Leica M-mount) to be announced soon

Nokishita reports that a new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens (for Leica M-mount) will be announced soon. Stay tuned for details.

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Released: Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II lens for Leica M-mount

The new and updated Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II lens for Leica M-mount is now officially released and available for pre-order: Mounts: Canon EF, Fuji X, Leica M, M42, MFT, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony E Aperture: f1.9 – f16 Focal length: 75mm Filter diameter: 52mm Minimum object distance: 0,75 m Rangefinder Coupling […]

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Reminder: the 37th Leitz Photographica Auction will take place this weekend in Vienna (Leica Vario-Elmar-M 28-75mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH lens)

The 37th Leitz Photographica Auction will take place this weekend in Vienna (November 21). The highlights of the auction can be found here (see also this post). The online catalog can be found here. The paper catalog can be ordered here. Pictured above is the Leica Vario-Elmar-M 3.5-5.6/28-75mm ASPH lens prototype – one out of three: “One of only […]

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